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Arber Xhekaj walks onto the ice before a Canadiens playoff game in Raleigh on May 29, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYLAVSep 15, 2026

Canadiens sign Arber Xhekaj to one-year, $1.5M deal

Montreal has its final restricted free agent under contract as the 25-year-old defenseman returns for the 2026-27 season.

Darren Raddysh in Tampa Bay Lightning uniform at Bell Centre during the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, April 26, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTRFDHFDSYRSep 14, 2026

Raddysh's Long AHL Road Ends in an Eight Year Deal

241 AHL games before his NHL debut, Darren Raddysh now heads to Toronto training camp on an eight-year contract.

Cutter Gauthier carries the puck for Anaheim against Vegas on May 12, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYANAOTTVANSep 14, 2026

Training Camp Is Days Away And The Big Contracts Aren't Done

Main NHL training camps begin this week, and three teams are approaching camp with a star restricted free agent or a looming CBA deadline still unresolved.

Zachary Bolduc battles Andrei Svechnikov for Montreal on May 27, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYMTLSep 13, 2026

Canadiens Lock Up Zachary Bolduc For Four Years

The 23-year-old forward gets a four-year deal worth $16.8 million coming off his entry-level contract.

Calle Jarnkrok battles Tyler Myers for Toronto against Dallas on April 13, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYTORSep 1, 2026

Calle Jarnkrok signs three-year deal with Brynas after 13 NHL seasons

The 34-year-old center leaves the Toronto Maple Leafs for the SHL club where he won a Swedish championship in 2012.

Kevin Korchinski warms up for Chicago before a game in San Jose on April 6, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTRFDSep 1, 2026

Blackhawks Sign Kevin Korchinski to Two-Year Deal

The 22-year-old defenseman, who spent most of last season with Rockford, carries a $1.325 million cap hit through 2027-28.

Cale Makar defends against Brett Howden during Colorado's playoff game in Las Vegas on May 26, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTCOLSep 1, 2026

Cale Makar signs richest contract in NHL history with Avalanche

The defenseman's eight-year, $163.2 million extension carries a $20.4 million cap hit that begins in the 2027-28 season.

Cole Sillinger moves the puck for Columbus against Boston on April 12, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTCBJAug 12, 2026

Blue Jackets sign Cole Sillinger to three-year deal

Columbus avoided arbitration by locking up the hometown forward through 2028-29.

Akira Schmid makes a save for Vegas against Nashville on March 21, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYFLAVGKAug 12, 2026

Panthers Sign Akira Schmid to Two-Year Deal, Avoid Arbitration

Florida locked up its backup goaltender at $2 million per season, clearing the last hearing date on the league's arbitration calendar.

Ville Koivunen passes the puck for Pittsburgh against Washington on April 11, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYPITCARPHIAug 12, 2026

Penguins Lock Up Koivunen on Eight-Year, $32 Million Deal

Pittsburgh signs the 23-year-old Finnish winger to a long-term contract despite just 47 NHL games played.

Collin Graf takes a shot for San Jose against Winnipeg on April 16, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYSJSAug 12, 2026

Sharks lock up Collin Graf for three years, $12.75 million

The undrafted forward who scored 21 goals last season gets a $4.25 million annual cap hit through the 2028-29 season.

Topias Vilen warms up for the New Jersey Devils before facing Ottawa at Prudential Center on April 12, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTUTCNJDAug 12, 2026

Devils Re-Sign Defenseman Topias Vilen to One-Year Deal

The 23-year-old blueliner returns after posting 27 points in 61 games with Utica last season.

Patrick Kane moves the puck for Detroit against Florida on April 15, 2026, before his return to Chicago. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYCHIJul 24, 2026

Patrick Kane returns to Blackhawks on two-year deal

The 37-year-old winger signed a $16 million contract with Chicago on Thursday, rejoining the franchise where he won three Stanley Cups.

Connor McMichael skates for Washington against the New York Rangers on April 5, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTSTLWSHJul 21, 2026

Blues lock up McMichael with six-year, $40.5M extension

St. Louis signs the 25-year-old forward to a deal carrying a $6.75 million cap hit through 2032.

Zac Jones joins Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad in a New York Rangers goal celebration at Madison Square Garden on April 9, 2025. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYCLTCLECOLJul 21, 2026

AHL Free Agency Brings Familiar Names to New Homes

Top scorers and All-Star defensemen signed new deals across the league when the market opened July 1.

Rasmus Ristolainen defends Philadelphia's net with Dan Vladar as Seth Jarvis shoots for Carolina on May 4, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTPHIDETSTLJul 15, 2026

Flyers Keep Ristolainen After Deadline Interest, Extension Talk Looms

Philadelphia held onto the veteran defenseman at the March trade deadline despite strong interest, and now faces a decision on his expiring contract.

Marcus Nordmark stands beside Gary Bettman after Anaheim selects him 28th overall at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTANAVGKSTLJul 15, 2026

Ducks Sign Marcus Nordmark to Three-Year Entry-Level Deal

The 18-year-old Swedish winger inked his first NHL contract after being selected 28th overall in June.

Mats Zuccarello shoots for Minnesota against Colorado on May 9, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYLAKMINNYRJul 15, 2026

Kings Sign Mats Zuccarello to One Year Deal Worth $1 Million

Los Angeles adds the 38-year-old Norwegian winger after seven seasons in Minnesota, banking on veteran offense at a low cost.

Anthony Mantha reaches for the puck while skating for Pittsburgh against Philadelphia on April 29, 2026. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYNJDJul 15, 2026

Devils Sign Anthony Mantha to Two-Year, $9.5 Million Deal

The 31-year-old forward joins New Jersey after posting career highs with Pittsburgh last season.